Creamy Overnight Oats
A collection of five easy and creamy overnight oats recipes perfect for a healthy, fuss-free breakfast that requires no cooking and minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup milk (whole, 2%, almond, oat, or soy milk)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (plain, e.g., FAGE Total)
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (small-curd, fresh, well-drained, optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional flavor add-ins and toppings: fresh or frozen berries, mashed banana, peanut butter or almond butter, cocoa powder, cardamom or cinnamon, toasted nuts and seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Measure your dry ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds per serving.
- Mix wet ingredients in a bowl or jar: ½ cup milk, ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (optional), 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk or stir until smooth.
- Combine oats and wet mix: Pour the liquid over oats and chia seeds, stir well to combine and break up any clumps.
- Add flavorings or mix-ins as desired: fold in mashed banana, cocoa powder, or spices now; add fresh berries on top in the morning or frozen berries now.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats and add fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter on top before serving.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant oats to prevent mushiness. Drain cottage cheese well if using. Adjust liquid amount to preferred thickness. Add a pinch of salt to wet mix to enhance flavor. Store overnight oats in sealed containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add crunchy toppings fresh in the morning to maintain texture. For dairy-free versions, swap Greek yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 15
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